Psychology
Blue is the world's most-preferred color across age, gender, and culture. It lowers heart rate, conveys stability and trust, and reads as professional almost regardless of context.
Meaning
Trust, authority, and depth — which is why it anchors finance, healthcare, government, and big-tech logos. Lighter blues feel airy and aspirational; navy and midnight feel established.
Applications
Foundational for SaaS, fintech, and enterprise interfaces. Mix with warm accents to avoid the corporate-blue trap of looking like every competitor.
Conversion
HEX
49E2F2
RGB
73, 226, 242
HSL
186, 87%, 62%
HSB
186, 70%, 95%
CMYK
70, 7, 0, 5
LAB
83, -37, -20
LCH
83, 42, 208
OKLCH
0.84, 0.13, 205
XYZ
46, 62, 94
LUV
83, -56, -26
HWB
186, 29%, 5%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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